Vocab
images, designs, or things that stand for ideas
symbols
goods and services
how old do you have to be to vote in the United States
18
what do the stars on the flag represent?
50 states
what do the stripes on the flag represent?
13 colonies
freedom to govern oneself
liberty
how many branches of government are there?
3
when was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4, 1776
what are the first 3 words of the Preamble?
"We The People"
what happens when the President vetos a law?
2/3 of congress must approve of the law
group of citizens who make a decision in a court or law
jury
Judicial
what branch is in charge of carrying out laws that are written by the Congress?
Executive
what branch makes laws or rules that Americans must obey?
Legislative
How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?
official member of the country
citizen
what 3 things does the Cabinet advise the President on?
health, education, and economy
what do government goods include?
highways, planes, and spacecraft
cities, towns, and villages
written by Thomas Jefferson and approved on July 4, 1776
Declaration of Independence
power of government that comes from the support of the people
democracy
what are the 3 branches of government
legislative, executive, and judicial
what is the highest level of the judicial branch? How many justices make it up?
Supreme Court, 9
what are the 3 levels of government?
local, state, federal
Freedom of _______, _________, and _________
speech, religion, and press